The number of people who lost their lives in the cholera epidemic in Nigeria, one of the West African countries, rose to 382.
In the statement made by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC), it was stated that a cholera epidemic broke out in different states of the country, especially after the floods caused by heavy rains.
In the statement, it was stated that 11,820 people have been diagnosed with cholera since January, and the number of people who lost their lives due to the epidemic increased to 382.
Cholera, which is caused by the parasitism of the “Vibrio” bacteria in the small intestines of people, is transmitted mostly through drinking water and foods washed with contaminated water. These bacteria, which cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, swelling and vomiting, cause the disease to occur within 6 to 48 hours of entering the body. (AA)